What is the Ohio property tax assessment ratio?

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market (true) value statewide, under Ohio Revised Code §5713.03. Your county auditor must use this ratio when calculating your tax bill.

How much is the Ohio Homestead Reduction in 2026?

For tax year 2026, the general Homestead Reduction shields $29,000 of market value for qualifying owners age 65+, totally disabled, or surviving spouses age 59+ with Ohio Adjusted Gross Income under $41,000. The enhanced amount for 100% disabled veterans and surviving spouses of public-safety officers killed in the line of duty is $58,000 with no income limit. File DTE Form 105A with your county auditor.

When is the Ohio Board of Revision deadline?

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision (BOR) complaint deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year, per ORC §5715.19. Complaints are filed using DTE Form 1 with your county auditor at no cost. Late filings are rejected except in very narrow clerical-error circumstances.

How much is the Ohio real property conveyance fee?

Ohio's conveyance fee has two parts: a mandatory $1.00 per $1,000 state fee (ORC §319.54(F)(3)) and a permissive county levy of up to $3.00 per $1,000 (ORC §322.02). Most Ohio counties charge the full $4.00 per $1,000. A separate $0.50 transfer fee applies per parcel. Filed using DTE Form 100 at the auditor's office at closing.

Who qualifies for Ohio's CAUV agricultural tax break?

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) program lets actively farmed land be taxed on its agricultural value rather than its market value. Eligibility requires 10+ acres devoted exclusively to commercial agriculture, or smaller parcels with $2,500+ in gross annual income from agriculture. Apply using DTE Form 109 and renew annually with DTE 109A. Removing land from CAUV triggers recoupment of three years of saved taxes under ORC §5713.34.

Allen County Auditor Property Search, Tax & GIS

Q: What happens when Allen County property taxes are paid late?

The Treasurer states that a 5 percent penalty applies when there are no other delinquencies and the unpaid tax is paid within 30 days. After 30 days, or when other delinquencies exist, the penalty is 10 percent.

Allen County, Indiana · COMPS, tax bills, deeds, deductions and assessment maps

Find the Parcel and Use the Correct County Office

Search Allen County property records by owner, address, Tax ID, duplicate number or parcel number, then review assessed value, comparable sales, aerial imagery, property lines, tax bills, deductions and recorded-document clues.

Indiana divides these tasks among the Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer and Recorder. This guide explains which tool to open, what to type, how to interpret the result and which office can complete the next step.

Get the quick answer Follow property-search steps Review 2026 tax dates

ALLEN COUNTY PROPERTY RELAY FOUR OFFICES CONNECTED

OWNER SEARCH · LAST NAME FIRST

ADDRESS SEARCH · NUMBER + STREET

PARCEL SEARCH · TAX ID OR DUPLICATE

LOCATE

ASSESSOR
VALUE + COMPS

AUDITOR
TRANSFER + BENEFITS

TREASURER
BILL + PAYMENT

RECORDER
DEED + LIEN

FORT WAYNE
PARCEL FOUND

COMPS
ASSESSMENT

PATI
TAX BILL

GIS +
FORM 11

DEED + BENEFIT
NEXT ACTION

Do not treat “Auditor property search” as one office or one database. The Assessor controls assessed value, the Auditor handles ownership transfers and property-tax benefits, the Treasurer collects tax and the Recorder maintains deeds and other recorded instruments.

Quick answer: choose COMPS or PATI

Use COMPS when you need current assessment information, comparable sales, property cards, aerial imagery, parcel lines, zoning or Form 11 records. Use PATI/Low Tax Info when you need a 2026 tax bill, payment status, deduction information, duplicate number or payable-year record.

1 Choose the record year COMPS and PATI can represent different assessment and payable years.

2 Search one field Start with surname, simple address, Tax ID or parcel number.

3 Verify the parcel Match the address and complete property identifier.

4 Move to the right office Value, benefit, payment or deed.

Allen County property quick board

Current assessment tool COMPS — 2026 payable 2027

Current tax tool PATI — 2025 payable 2026

Auditor Jacquelynn Scheuman, CPA

Assessor Stacey O’Day

Treasurer Samantha J. Chenery

Recorder Nicole Keesling

Auditor phone 260-449-7241

Assessor phone 260-449-7123

Tax due date November 10, 2026

Main property offices 1 East Main Street, Fort Wayne

Open COMPS property search Open PATI tax information

Indiana office-routing guide

Which county office controls the task?

Allen County property responsibilities
Your question	Correct office	What it handles	What to prepare
What is the property worth?	Assessor	Market value, property characteristics, annual trending, Form 11 and Form 130 appeals.	Parcel number, property card, Form 11 and value evidence.
Who handles Homestead or address changes?	Auditor	Deductions, credits, real-property transfers, tax calculations, combinations and real-estate mailing address.	Tax ID, ownership documents and benefit eligibility information.
What tax is due or has payment posted?	Treasurer	Tax bills, payments, penalties, receipts, payment plans and tax-sale payment status.	Duplicate number, Tax ID, bill and payment confirmation.
Where is the deed, mortgage or lien?	Recorder	Recorded deeds, mortgages, releases, easements, covenants, subdivision plans and fraud alerts.	Grantor, grantee, date, document number or legal-description clue.
Where is the parcel on a map?	COMPS / iMap	Aerial imagery, parcel lines, zoning context, voting information and comparable-property research.	Address, owner or parcel number.
Where is the exact boundary?	Private land surveyor	Professional boundary determination and monument location.	Deed, plat, prior survey and title information.
Why is a drain charge on the bill?	Surveyor / Auditor	Regulated-drain assessment calculation and collection records.	Parcel number, drain name and bill.

Most efficient sequence: Find the parcel in COMPS or PATI, copy the Tax ID and duplicate number, then contact only the office that controls the unresolved issue.

Search-tool decision

COMPS, PATI or Property Record Card Search?

Choose the correct official Allen County property tool
Tool	Best use	Record year shown	Important limitation
COMPS	Comparable sales, property information, record cards, Form 11, aerials, parcel lines, zoning and voting information.	2026 payable 2027 assessment information.	Not the current 2026 payable tax-balance source.
PATI / Low Tax Info	Tax bill, payment status, deductions, Form 11, property card and duplicate-number research.	2025 assessment payable in 2026.	Pop-up blocking can prevent bills and forms from opening.
Property Record Card Search	A simple appraisal-card lookup by owner, address or parcel.	Property-card data maintained by the Assessor.	Transfers and value changes update approximately monthly.
Recorder Free Data Search	Finding recording-index data by exact person or business name.	Online Recorder coverage primarily from 1970 forward.	Free search provides data only, not document images.

Avoid comparing the wrong years: A value shown in COMPS for 2026 payable 2027 may not match the value used on a 2026 PATI tax bill, which is based on the 2025 assessment.

Review official Assessor search choices Open property-card instructions

Owner, address and parcel lookup

Search Allen County property records step by step

Owner search

In the property-card search, enter the last name only.
In PATI, use last name, one space and first initial.
Try a trust, estate, LLC or business name.
Remove punctuation and middle initials.
Search the former owner after a recent transfer.

PATI example: JOHNSON R

Address search

Enter the house number.
Add only a few letters of the street name.
Remove direction, suffix and unit number.
Shorten the entry if the property is not found.
Use COMPS to identify a difficult rural or new address.

Example: 101 FOREST

ID-number search

Use the complete parcel number in the record-card search.
Dashes may generally be included or removed.
Enter PATI Tax ID as numbers only.
Use the billing duplicate number from the tax bill when available.
Verify the physical property before paying.

Best for exact cross-office matching

Open and verify the correct result

Confirm the assessment or payable year Check whether the portal is showing the assessment used for 2026 taxes or the newer 2026 assessment payable in 2027.

Start with one search field Do not combine a full owner name, address and parcel number on the first attempt.

Review every plausible match A person, trust or company may own several homes, lots or commercial parcels.

Open the detailed record Review ownership display, property location, Tax ID, duplicate number, land, structures, assessment and tax information.

Verify two identifiers Match the property address and Tax ID, or the parcel number and mapped location.

Save the useful numbers Record the parcel number, Tax ID, duplicate number, assessment year and payable year.

Enable pop-ups in PATI when needed Bills, Form 11 notices and property cards may open in a separate browser window.

Search COMPS Search PATI

Search troubleshooting

No property result or wrong information?

Owner search returns nothing Search the last name only, then try the former owner, trust, estate, LLC or alternate spelling.

Address search fails Keep the street number and first few street letters while removing all extra wording.

New purchase shows the old owner Check the Recorder for the deed and allow time for transfer information to reach the property-card system.

New value or transfer is missing Property record cards with changes update monthly, so check again after several weeks.

PATI feature does not open Allow pop-ups for the site and retry the tax bill, Form 11 or record-card button.

COMPS and PATI values differ Confirm the assessment and payable years before assuming one record is incorrect.

Several parcels share one address Compare Tax IDs, duplicate numbers, unit information, legal descriptions and mapped boundaries.

Property line appears wrong Check the deed and plat, then contact a private surveyor for a legal boundary determination.

Assessor search-help script “I am researching the property at [address]. I have [owner name, Tax ID, duplicate number or parcel number], but the record is [missing, outdated or inconsistent]. Can you confirm the correct parcel and assessment year?”

Call Assessor: 260-449-7123 Call Auditor: 260-449-7241

Record-field decoder

Understand the property record before using it

Common Allen County property fields
Field	Meaning	Best next action
Parcel number	The structured land identifier assigned to the parcel.	Use it for COMPS, maps and property-card research.
State Tax ID	A tax-system identifier used in PATI and tax administration.	Enter numbers only when PATI requests the Tax ID.
Duplicate number	The billing identifier printed on the property-tax statement.	Use it for payment, phone service and bill research.
Gross assessed value	The assessed value before eligible deductions and credits.	Compare land and improvement values with property facts.
Net assessed value	Gross assessed value after applicable deductions.	Verify Homestead and other benefits before questioning the bill.
Form 11	The official notice of assessment.	Use its mailing date to determine the Form 130 appeal deadline.
Property class	The category applied for assessment and tax-cap purposes.	Confirm residential, rental, agricultural or commercial treatment.
Land and improvements	Separate assessment components for land and buildings.	Check acreage, square footage, garages, pools and other structures.
Deductions and credits	Approved benefits reducing assessed value or tax liability.	Contact the Auditor when an expected benefit is missing.
Tax district	The combination of local taxing units applying to the parcel.	Use the parcel-specific rate rather than a countywide estimate.

Ownership warning: An assessment-system owner name helps identify the parcel but is not a substitute for the recorded deed or a professional title search.

2025 assessment payable 2026

Why Allen County values and tax bills changed

Indiana requires annual market adjustments, commonly called trending. Allen County analyzed 2024 sales for the 2025 assessment used on taxes payable in 2026.

Median sale price

Allen County reports a 5.6% year-over-year increase in the residential median sale price used in the 2026 bill discussion.

Net assessed value

Countywide net assessed value increased by approximately 4.34%, compared with the larger increase experienced in the previous year.

Agricultural base rate

The state agricultural land base rate decreased from $2,280 to $2,120 per acre for the applicable assessment.

School levies

School-corporation levies make up a major part of the bill, and referendum taxes can operate outside ordinary circuit-breaker caps.

Assessment increase versus tax increase

Why the percentages do not always match
Component	What changes it	Correct office
Gross assessed value	Market sales, property characteristics, annual trending and cyclical reassessment.	Assessor
Net assessed value	Gross value minus qualifying deductions.	Assessor and Auditor
Tax rate	Budgets, levies, taxing district and certified state calculations.	Auditor / state tax authorities
Final bill	Net value, rates, credits, caps, referenda and special assessments.	Auditor and Treasurer

Verify square footage and building type

Check garage, pool and outbuilding records

Confirm property class and use

Review recent comparable sales

Confirm every deduction and credit

Check referendum and special-assessment charges

Read the official 2026 tax FAQ Open county tax analysis

2026 tax bill and payment

Spring passed; fall taxes are due November 10

Bill mailing About April 10, 2026

One bill contains spring and fall coupons.

Spring installment May 11, 2026

This deadline has passed.

Fall installment November 10, 2026

No separate fall bill is mailed.

2026 tax sale September 16, 2026

Applies only to eligible delinquent properties.

Scam warning: The Treasurer says the office does not call or text taxpayers to demand delinquent property-tax payment. Contact the office directly before responding to an unexpected message.

Pay or verify the bill step by step

Open PATI or print the bill Search by owner, address, Tax ID or duplicate number and confirm the 2025 payable 2026 record.

Check prior payments Verify whether an escrow company, title company or another owner already paid an installment.

Confirm deductions and credits A missing Homestead or other benefit is an Auditor issue, not a payment-portal issue.

Select the payment method Compare card, e-check, phone, mail, office, drop-box and recurring-payment options.

Review the service fee The payment vendor adds fees that are not retained as county property tax.

Save proof Keep the duplicate number, date, amount, confirmation number and payment method.

Published payment costs and rules

Allen County Treasurer payment options
Method	Published cost or rule	Practical action
Credit card	2.95% fee with a $1.95 minimum.	Calculate the fee before authorising a large payment.
Single e-check	$1 per total transaction.	Verify bank routing and account numbers carefully.
Phone payment	Call 844-576-2177; a $1 phone fee is added to the payment-method fee.	Have the tax bill and duplicate number ready.
In person	Cash, check and credit card are accepted in Suite 104.	Bring the bill and verify the card fee.
Mail	Make checks payable to Allen County Treasurer; postmarks on or before the due date count for regular tax payment.	Include the payment stub or identifying number.
Partial payment	Payments can be made at any time and in any amount.	Pay the entire installment by the deadline to avoid penalty on the unpaid balance.
Recurring plan	Used to pay ahead through scheduled payments.	It cannot extend due dates or resolve delinquent tax.

Late-payment penalty

5% penalty

Applies when there are no other delinquencies and the unpaid balance is paid within 30 days of the due date.

10% penalty

Applies after 30 days or when other delinquent taxes already exist.

Treasurer call script “I am calling about duplicate number [number] and Tax ID [number]. Can you confirm the current balance, whether the spring payment posted, the fall amount due November 10 and the least expensive approved payment method?”

Review payment methods Print or verify the tax bill Call Treasurer: 260-449-7693

Form 11 and Form 130

Challenge an incorrect assessed value

The Assessor—not the Auditor or Treasurer—handles assessed-value disputes. A separate signed Form 130 is required for each parcel.

Deadline rule: When Form 11 is mailed before May 1, the appeal deadline is generally June 15 of that assessment year. When it is mailed after April 30, the deadline is generally June 15 in the year the related tax statements are mailed. Confirm the date attached to the current notice.

Build the appeal before filing

Identify the correct assessment year Do not appeal a newer COMPS value when your concern is the value used on an older payable-year bill.

Review the property card Check land area, living area, grade, condition, age, garage, pool and outbuildings.

Use COMPS for comparable sales Select similar location, property type, size, age, condition and sale period.

Complete a separate Form 130 for each parcel State the requested value and the factual reason for the change.

Sign the petition An owner or authorised representative must sign it. Representation documents may also be required.

Submit to the correct address or email Deliver, mail or email the appeal to the Assessor’s PTABOA channel—not a general county inbox.

Save proof of filing Keep the sent email, stamped copy, delivery confirmation and every attachment.

New 2026 representation rule: Tax representatives must submit a Power of Attorney with Form 130, and the Power of Attorney may not remain effective for more than one year.

Evidence matched to the problem

Useful property-assessment evidence
Issue	Useful evidence	Weak approach
Recent purchase	Purchase agreement, closing statement and sales-disclosure details.	Only quoting an online home estimate.
Incorrect building facts	Measurements, plans, permits and current photographs.	Saying the value is wrong without identifying the incorrect field.
Poor condition	Inspection reports, dated photographs and repair estimates.	Listing ordinary maintenance without cost or condition proof.
Comparable sales	Similar verified sales near the assessment date.	Selecting only the lowest prices from unrelated neighborhoods.

Appeal call script “I am reviewing parcel [parcel number] and Form 11 for assessment year [year]. I believe [property fact or market value] is incorrect. Can you confirm the Form 130 deadline, accepted submission method and evidence requirements?”

Open appeal instructions and Form 130 Call Assessor: 260-449-7123

2026 deductions and credits

Check Homestead, senior, disability and veteran benefits

2026 law change: Several Indiana deductions were eliminated for taxes payable in 2026. The Over 65 and Blind or Disabled deductions were converted to credits. Existing qualifying recipients generally do not need to refile only because of the conversion.

Common Allen County property-tax benefits
Benefit	Who may qualify	Important preparation
Homestead Deduction / Credit	Owner or recorded-contract buyer using the home as the principal residence.	Personal email, identity-number digits, spouse details and trust documents when applicable.
Over 65 Credit	Qualifying owner age 65 or older, or an eligible surviving spouse.	Federal income-tax return and ownership/residency information.
Over 65 Circuit Breaker	Qualifying older owner meeting current income conditions.	Current income verification and prior-year bill information.
Blind or Disabled Credit	Qualifying blind or disabled owner using the property as the principal residence.	Disability and income documentation.
Disabled Veteran Benefit	Eligibility depends on disability rating, wartime service, age and surviving-spouse rules.	Begin with Allen County Veteran Services.
Heritage Barn	A qualifying historic barn meeting state requirements.	Barn age, use and Assessor documentation.

Homestead online-application micro steps

Confirm the home is the principal residence The benefit applies to the home and up to one acre of qualifying land.

Gather identity information Prepare the last five digits of the applicant’s and spouse’s Social Security or qualifying identification numbers.

Prepare trust documents Property titled in a trust requires supporting trust information to be sent to the Auditor.

For a mobile home, provide the title The Auditor cannot process the Homestead application until the owner’s title is received.

Submit and save the confirmation Keep the successful-submission message and confirmation email.

Current Homestead audit: Allen County is mailing questionnaires to selected properties already receiving Homestead. Return the requested questionnaire rather than ignoring it. Questions can be directed to 260-449-7901 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Senior and veteran current details

Over 65 benefits

The county currently publishes $60,000 individual and $70,000 joint/shared-ownership income limits for the basic 2026 Over 65 Credit, which provides a $150 credit.

Current circuit-breaker income limits can differ, so use the official page for the filing year.

Disabled-veteran update

Legislation signed in March 2026 created updated benefits effective July 1, 2026, including a full Homestead-value deduction for certain veterans with a 100% VA disability rating.

Eligible applicants have through the end of 2026 to begin benefits applying to taxes due in 2027.

Choose a deduction or credit Apply for Homestead Review senior benefits Review veteran benefits

Recorded land documents

Search deeds, mortgages, liens, plats and covenants

The Allen County Recorder provides online access to data and documents from January 1, 1970 to the present, with certain earlier records also available. New recorded documents commonly appear online within 24 hours.

Choose the Recorder search option

Allen County recorded-document search choices
Option	Best for	Published cost	Limitation
Free Data Search	Finding index information by exact person or business name.	Free.	Data only; no document image.
Tapestry	Occasional one-time searches.	$8.75 per search and $1 per printed document page.	Address or PIN search may be unreliable before 1995.
Laredo	Frequent professional research.	Subscription package plus $0.75 per printed page.	Recurring subscription requires cancellation notice.
Neighborhood Resource Center	Subdivision plats, condominium plans and restrictive covenants.	Free public resource.	Not a complete title search.

Recorded-document search steps

Copy owner and transfer clues Save current and former names, transfer date, parcel number and any document reference.

Search the exact recorded name Try the name with and without a middle initial and search trust or business names separately.

Narrow by document type or date Choose deed, mortgage, release, easement, plat or covenant when supported.

Open the actual image Compare parties, legal description, recording number and prior-document references.

Follow earlier references Search backward when the deed mentions prior reservations, easements or ownership instruments.

Lien-search limitation: The Recorder warns that court judgments, state tax liens and bankruptcies are not necessarily filed in the Recorder’s Office. A complete title or lien review may require additional court and government sources.

Free property-fraud alerts: Register the exact personal, trust and business-name variations under which property is owned. An alert reports that a document was recorded under a matching name; it does not itself prove fraud.

Choose a Recorder search Open free data search Open fraud alerts and plats

COMPS, iMap, flood and boundary use

Use Allen County maps without treating them as surveys

Map workflow

Identify the parcel first Use the parcel number or Tax ID rather than relying only on a street address.

Open COMPS Search the parcel and view aerial imagery, parcel lines, zoning information and nearby property records.

Compare the map with the property card Confirm parcel number, address, acreage and surrounding streets.

Use comparable-property selection carefully Match neighborhood, use, size, age and sale period.

Verify flood information separately COMPS identifies flood areas for reference, but official FEMA maps and Letters of Map Change control formal determinations.

Hire a private surveyor for exact boundaries The County Surveyor does not perform private property surveys.

Map information is useful for

Locating the correct parcel
Reviewing nearby sales
Viewing aerial imagery
Checking zoning context
Preparing Assessor questions

Map information cannot prove

Exact boundary monuments
Legal ownership
Buildable area
Floodplain approval
Whether an encroachment exists

Planning and flood contact: For official flood-map determinations, Letters of Map Change or zoning-development questions, contact the appropriate Planning Services office rather than relying on the visual layer alone.

Open COMPS / iMap Open Surveyor information Planning Services: 260-449-7607

Manufactured and mobile homes

Complete the permit and title-transfer sequence

Obtain a copy of the current title The seller provides the buyer with the title needed for the transfer process.

Request the permit from the Treasurer Provide the title so the Treasurer can verify whether taxes or collections are due.

Complete the mobile-home questionnaire The buyer completes the requested information and visits the Assessor.

Review the property record with the Assessor Confirm owner, home characteristics, location and assessment information.

Transfer the title through the BMV Take the Treasurer permit and current title to the BMV.

Return the new title to the Assessor The Assessor updates the property record using the completed title.

Apply for eligible benefits with the Auditor Homestead and other benefits are not automatically added only because the title changed.

Mobile-home Homestead requirement: A copy of the owner’s title must be provided to the Auditor before a mobile-home Homestead application can be processed.

Open official transfer process Contact the Treasurer

Ownership transfer and parcel combination

Use the Auditor before recording a taxable deed

The Auditor handles real-property ownership transfers and calculates property tax for real estate, personal property, mobile homes, drainage and special assessments. Deeds affecting taxation generally require Auditor endorsement before Recorder filing.

Prepare the deed and legal description Confirm every parcel and legal-description section before visiting county offices.

Complete the sales disclosure when required The Assessor uses sales-disclosure information to determine whether a transaction is valid for annual trending.

Obtain Auditor endorsement The published endorsement fee is $10 per legal description.

Record the accepted instrument Submit the deed to the Recorder after completing the required property-tax endorsement.

Check the public systems later Recorded documents may appear quickly, while property-card ownership and value changes can update on a monthly schedule.

Parcel combination

Parcels should generally share common ownership

Prepare every affected parcel number

Review mortgage and lien implications

Check tax and special-assessment status

Submit the Auditor’s authorisation form

Confirm the completed combination in COMPS and PATI

Do not assume adjoining parcels combine automatically. Purchasing two neighboring lots does not by itself create a single tax parcel or legal description.

Open Auditor transfer resources Open address and combination resources

Delinquency and 2026 tax sale

Understand the September 16, 2026 tax sale

Tax-sale date: Allen County lists the 2026 tax sale for September 16, 2026. A property delinquent for three or more installments may become eligible.

For an owner

Do not rely on an old online balance.
Contact the Auditor for current sale-status information.
Confirm acceptable payment form and cutoff.
Ask whether federal or other liens affect the case.
Keep every redemption and payment receipt.

For a potential bidder

Review the current certified list.
Research the deed, liens, court records and parcel condition.
Understand that a tax-sale interest is not ordinary warranty title.
Do not enter or improve the property without legal authority.
Budget for title and legal review after purchase.

List warning: A general delinquent-property list is not automatically the certified tax-sale list, and property status can change after a list is published.

Tax-sale status call script “I am calling about parcel [parcel number] and owner [name]. Can you confirm whether it is on the current 2026 tax-sale list, the amount and deadline required to remove it, and the accepted payment method?”

Open 2026 tax-sale information Tax-sale questions: 260-449-7917

Phone, address and visit guide

Allen County property offices

Contact the office that can complete the task
Office	Use it for	Contact	Location and hours
Auditor	Transfers, benefits, tax calculation, combinations and real-estate address changes.	260-449-7241 Fax: 260-449-7679	1 E. Main St., Suite 102 Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Assessor	Values, property cards, COMPS, Form 11, trending and appeals.	260-449-7123 Fax: 260-449-4621	1 E. Main St., Suite 415 Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Treasurer	Tax bills, payments, penalties, receipts and payment plans.	260-449-7693 Fax: 260-449-7893	1 E. Main St., Suite 104 Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Recorder	Deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, plats, covenants and fraud alerts.	260-449-7165 recorder@allencounty.in.gov	1 E. Main St., Room 100 Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Surveyor	Regulated drains, drainage assessments, benchmarks and county drainage records.	260-449-7625 Fax: 260-449-7627	200 E. Berry St., Suite 350 Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Universal property call script “I am contacting you about parcel [parcel number], Tax ID [number] or duplicate number [number] at [address]. I need help with [assessment, deduction, payment, transfer, deed or map]. Which official record or form should I use next?”

Related Indiana guide

Researching property in another Indiana county?

Grant County, Indiana

Use the Grant County guide when the property is in Marion or another Grant County jurisdiction and you need the county’s separate GIS, Auditor, Assessor, Treasurer and Recorder workflow.

Open the Grant County Indiana property guide

Accuracy and legal limits

What the online property systems cannot prove

Online tools are useful for

Identifying a parcel
Reviewing assessed value
Checking tax bills and payments
Finding comparable sales
Locating deeds and forms

Obtain further verification for

Marketable legal title
Exact property boundaries
Complete lien status
Floodplain or zoning approval
Purchase and lending decisions

Responsible-use warning: Do not identify, contact or accuse a person from an owner-name match alone. Confirm the parcel, physical address, Tax ID and recorded documents.

Ten practical answers

Allen County property search FAQs

What is the best Allen County Indiana property search?

Use COMPS for current assessment information, comparable sales, aerial imagery, parcel lines, zoning and Form 11 records. Use Public Access Tax Information for current tax bills, payments, deductions and payable-year information.

Is the Allen County Auditor responsible for property values?

No. The Allen County Assessor determines market value and handles assessment appeals. The Auditor handles ownership transfers, deductions, tax calculations, parcel combinations and related property-tax administration.

How do I search Allen County property by owner name?

In the property-card search, begin with the owner’s last name only. In Public Access Tax Information, enter the last name followed by a space and first initial. Add more information only when the results are too broad.

Why does an Allen County address search return no result?

Use the street number and only a few letters of the street name. Remove the direction, street suffix, unit number and punctuation. Search by parcel or Tax ID when the address format remains unclear.

When are Allen County Indiana property taxes due in 2026?

The spring installment was due May 11, 2026. The fall installment is due November 10, 2026. Allen County sends one annual bill containing both payment coupons and does not send a separate fall bill.

What happens when Allen County property taxes are paid late?

The Treasurer states that a 5% penalty applies when there are no other delinquencies and the unpaid tax is paid within 30 days. After 30 days, or when other delinquencies exist, the penalty is 10%.

How do I appeal an Allen County property assessment?

File a signed Form 130 with the Allen County Assessor. A separate petition is required for each parcel. The deadline depends on when the Form 11 assessment notice was mailed, so use the deadline associated with the current notice.

Where can I search Allen County deeds and mortgages?

Use the Allen County Recorder. Online data and document images are available from January 1, 1970 to the present, with certain earlier records also available. Free data-only, one-time paid and subscription search options are provided.

Are Allen County GIS parcel lines legal boundaries?

No. COMPS and iMap parcel lines are informational and do not replace a deed, recorded plat or professional boundary survey. Flood layers are also reference information and should not replace official flood-map determinations.

Which Allen County office handles Homestead and senior benefits?

The Allen County Auditor processes Homestead, Over 65, Blind or Disabled, disabled-veteran and other property-tax benefit applications. Several deductions were eliminated or changed to credits for taxes payable in 2026.

Information checked August 6, 2026: COMPS and PATI record years, search instructions, current officeholders, office contacts, 2026 tax dates, payment fees, penalties, appeal procedures, deduction changes, Homestead-audit guidance, Recorder coverage, mobile-home workflow and tax-sale information were checked against official Allen County sources.

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Built specifically for Ohio's 35% assessment ratio, current DTE forms, and 2026 Homestead, Owner-Occupancy, CAUV, Conveyance Fee, and Board of Revision rules. Every number reflects verified Ohio Department of Taxation amounts.

Homestead: $29,000 Enhanced Vet: $58,000 OAGI limit: $41,000 Assessment: 35% of market BOR filing: Free · DTE 1

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

OHIO

Applies Ohio's 35% assessment ratio plus your county's effective millage tier — the actual math your auditor uses.

County tier

Your effective rate (%)

Market (appraised) value ($)

Pick a county tier and enter your market value.

Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

2026 Ohio Homestead: $29,000 general or $58,000 enhanced (100% disabled vet, KIA spouse). OAGI under $41,000 required for non-veteran applicants.

Exemption type

Home market value ($)

County effective rate (%)

Pick your situation and enter your home value.

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

Every Ohio owner-occupied home qualifies for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit plus the automatic 10% Non-Business Credit. Most owners don't realize these stack.

Current annual property tax ($)

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

When you sell or transfer Ohio property, the auditor collects $1 state + up to $3 county per $1,000, plus $0.50 per parcel. Counties choose their rate.

Sale / consideration price ($)

County fee rate

Number of parcels

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value cuts taxable value dramatically for farmland (10+ acres, or smaller with $2,500+ annual gross income).

Market value of farmland ($)

CAUV value (from auditor) ($)

County effective rate (%)

Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

Ohio tax rates appear three ways on auditor sites: mills, percent, or dollars per $1,000. Convert between them instantly.

Convert from

Value

Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

Ohio's 88 counties each format parcels differently — Franklin uses 010-123456-00, Cuyahoga uses 001-23-456, Hamilton uses 100-0001-0001-00. Auto-detects.

Parcel / APN / PIN

Paste any Ohio county parcel to format it.

35% Ratio Sanity Check

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market value. If yours is significantly higher, you're a strong BOR appeal candidate.

Taxable value (from tax bill) ($)

Likely market value ($)

Enter both values to compare against Ohio's 35% target.

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

A successful Board of Revision complaint typically cuts your value 10–20%. Filing is free and stays in effect until the next reappraisal.

Current annual tax ($)

Likely value reduction

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision filing deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year. Miss it and you wait until next year — no extensions.

Filing deadline (default March 31)

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

These calculators use the verified 2026 Ohio Department of Taxation amounts and statutory rules. For your exact bill, exemption status, and county-specific deadlines, always confirm with your county auditor and the Ohio Revised Code:

Ohio Dept. of Taxation — Real Property DTE Forms (105A, 105C, 1, 109) ORC 5715 — Board of Revision ORC 5713 — Taxable Real Property ORC 322.02 — Conveyance Fee ORC 319.54(F)(3) — State Fee ORC 5713.30 — CAUV tax.ohio.gov — Main Portal

Estimates use Ohio's 35% statutory assessment ratio and effective tax rate tiers averaged across major Ohio counties. Your actual bill depends on local school levies, voted millage, inside vs. outside millage splits, House Bill 920 reduction factors (HB 920), and special assessments. The 2026 Homestead general amount ($29,000) and enhanced amount ($58,000) reflect HB 187 inflation indexing — your county auditor's office may show slightly different transitional figures. Nothing here is legal or tax advice. CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory, not affiliated with any county government.